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The group will discuss Jane Smiley's "Good Faith," a novel about greed and real estate set in the 1980s. Newcomers are welcome. www.clarke.public.lib.ga.us or (706) 613-3650.

Wildcard Wednesday: Bellydancing Workshop

4 p.m., Athens-Clarke County Library

Teens ages 11 to 18 can dance their cares away. This popular workshop is open to beginners and experts. Admission is free.

Michael Guthrie Band, Hayride, Heavy Feather

9 p.m., 40 Watt

Still rocking after more than 40 years, Michael Guthrie Band plays pop inspired by the British Invasion. Hayride plays garage rock. Formerly known as Jackpot City, Kelly Noonan, Mamie Fike and Kathy Kirbo's harmonizing vocals make Heavy Feather's "rockin' pop music" stand out. Tickets are $5 to 7. www.myspace.com/michaelguthrieband.

Like Trains & Taxis, Jessica Tonder, Diverse

10 p.m., Little Kings

This is the Athens debut of indie-soul band Like Trains & Taxis. Called "a bracing wind of soul" by the Asbury Park Press, the New Jersey trio is touring in support of its recently released debut EP, and will be sharing stages around the country with Atlanta-based singer Jessica Tonder and Chicago wordsmith Diverse.

Blake Whitworth, Splinter Belly, Leaving Countries

10 p.m., Caledonia Lounge

Blake Whitworth is a singer-songwriter from Nashville. Splinter Belly tells "tall fables of struggle and redemption from Appalachia to the Dust Bowl" in its "electric blue(s)grass" style. Leaving Countries plays experimental folk rock. Tickets are $5-$7. www.myspace.com/blakewhitworth, www.myspace.com/splinterbelly or www.myspace.com/leavingcountries.